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G&L Tribute Jerry Cantrell Rampage Signature: First look

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By Matthew Parker published 18 May 2010

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Unboxing

Unboxing

The new G&L Tribute Jerry Cantrell Rampage signature guitar just arrived at the TG offices, so we thought you might appreciate a sneaky first look.

The strat-style model is a lower-spec reproduction of G&L's original Rampage model that has been put together for Alice In Chains fans that don't work in high-finance, or regularly claim second homes on expenses.

Check out Total Guitar issue 205 for a full review.

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The body

The body

The new G&L Tribute Jerry Cantrell Rampage signature guitar just arrived at the TG offices, so we thought you might appreciate a sneaky first look.

The strat-style model is a lower-spec reproduction of G&L's original Rampage model that has been put together for Alice In Chains fans that don't work in high-finance, or regularly claim second homes on expenses.

Check out Total Guitar issue 205 for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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Page 2 of 6
The bridge

The bridge

The new G&L Tribute Jerry Cantrell Rampage signature guitar just arrived at the TG offices, so we thought you might appreciate a sneaky first look.

The strat-style model is a lower-spec reproduction of G&L's original Rampage model that has been put together for Alice In Chains fans that don't work in high-finance, or regularly claim second homes on expenses.

Check out Total Guitar issue 205 for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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Page 3 of 6
The headstock

The headstock

The new G&L Tribute Jerry Cantrell Rampage signature guitar just arrived at the TG offices, so we thought you might appreciate a sneaky first look.

The strat-style model is a lower-spec reproduction of G&L's original Rampage model that has been put together for Alice In Chains fans that don't work in high-finance, or regularly claim second homes on expenses.

Check out Total Guitar issue 205 for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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Page 4 of 6
Wailing on it...

Wailing on it...

The new G&L Tribute Jerry Cantrell Rampage signature guitar just arrived at the TG offices, so we thought you might appreciate a sneaky first look.

The strat-style model is a lower-spec reproduction of G&L's original Rampage model that has been put together for Alice In Chains fans that don't work in high-finance, or regularly claim second homes on expenses.

Check out Total Guitar issue 205 for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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Page 5 of 6
Shiny, ain't it?

Shiny, ain't it?

The new G&L Tribute Jerry Cantrell Rampage signature guitar just arrived at the TG offices, so we thought you might appreciate a sneaky first look.

The strat-style model is a lower-spec reproduction of G&L's original Rampage model that has been put together for Alice In Chains fans that don't work in high-finance, or regularly claim second homes on expenses.

Check out Total Guitar issue 205 for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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Page 6 of 6
Matthew Parker
Matthew Parker

Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.

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